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    Overview

    A basic course which explores aspects of standard English. Focuses on the development of accuracy and fluency in spoken and written language.

    This paper will include:

    • Using grammar, punctuation and syntax with accuracy when writing
    • Self-assessing own writing
    • Planning ideas, vocabulary and structure of own writing
    • Using close-reading strategies
    • Using written language that suits the situation
    • Teaching writing to children; giving feedback and feed-forward

    About this paper

    Paper title Essential Literacy for Teaching
    Subject Education
    EFTS 0.075
    Points 9 points
    Teaching period Not offered in 2023 (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $456.00
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Limited to
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    Contact

    Dunedin: Belinda Haig - belinda.haig@otago.ac.nz

    Southland: Julie Mynes – julie.mynes@otago.ac.nz

    Teaching staff

    Paper Co-ordinator: Belinda Haig

    Other staff: Julie Mynes

    Paper Structure
    • Using grammar, punctuation and syntax with accuracy when writing
    • Self-assessing own writing
    • Planning ideas, vocabulary and structure of own writing
    • Using close-reading strategies
    • Using written language that suits the situation
    • Teaching writing to children; giving feedback and feed-forward
    Teaching Arrangements
    This paper is taught on the Dunedin and Invercargill campuses.
    Textbooks
    A list of useful resources will be provided with the course outline for this paper.
    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Communication, Cultural understanding, Environmental literacy, Information literacy, Research.
    View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
    Learning Outcomes

    To develop students' meta-language and skills so they have the capacity to use Standard English competently in a range of professional contexts.

    Students who successfully complete this paper will be able to:

    • Demonstrate control over the structures and conventions of standard written English
    • Demonstrate reflection and self assessment about one's own literacy learning
    • Demonstrate the ability to use written English in a way that is suited to situations
    • Demonstrate the ability to use strategies for academic texts closely

    Timetable

    Not offered in 2023

    Location
    Invercargill
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard
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